Saffron Everleigh is at it again, and this time she’s going undercover to unravel the secrets of a sinister society in the heart of the British government. This week for “What’s on My Shelf,” it’s A Botanist’s Guide to Society and Secrets! In the third installment of a series I am absolutely adoring, Saffron is tasked with helping clear Alexander Ashton’s brother name as a suspect in King’s Cross constabulary’s latest murder case. "But wait!" You might say. "Isn’t that the same love ...
World War I
WOMS: The Last Heir of Blackwood Library
I wasn't looking for a ghost story, but I am so glad I stumbled upon The Last Heiress of Blackwood Library by Hester Fox. Introducing mysteries back into my rotations of genres has allowed me to branch out a little, especially since so many I read are historically inspired. Okay, all of them are, but what I'm trying to get to is that I have found myself "accidentally" reading historical novels I wouldn't have necessarily picked up at first had it not hinted at some sort of mystery within its ...
The Next Generation
I had a thought today about Millennials. It’s very intuitive and not based on any cold, factual evidence, but it’s a good thought, I think. Go with me for a moment. People are always berating Millennials. It’s kind of annoying. REALLY annoying. Technically, I am a Millennial; however, I was raised by Baby Boomers and have Gen-X siblings. I don’t really fit into any of these so called sociological parameters due to those influences in addition to when I was born. I relate more to these ...